Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 11.5 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| ✓ | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester & PVA Hardshell | 420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining) |
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack and Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
- Hip belt: No on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Hard shell: Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 129 accept both. 47 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
Only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 carries 33.5L more than the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack (11.5L vs. 45L), while the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.58kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; if you want to travel lighter, the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack is the better call.